> I find that job postings like that are usually written by an HR  
> person with some very casual input by the senior developer (if there  
> is one). As a result, they get completely mangled in the process.

> The HR world hasn't yet figured out how highly specialized we are in  
> these areas. Or at least, they aren't acting like it. This is why  
> jobs at tech sector companies usually get filled a lot faster, I  
> think. They know whom to ask for what.

> - M.

> On Mon, Feb 15, 2010 at 8:31 PM, Ed Holzinger  
> <ed.holzin...@gmail.com> wrote:
> So maybe i've been cloistered in my own little world for too long,  
> so those of you out there with a better understanding of the current  
> employment reality, please enlighten me.

> This job pays "about" $75K, yet requires the lucky winner of the gig  
> to be a master of PHP, MySQL, well, let's review the pertinent  
> paragraph:

> Must have demonstrable mastery of PHP, MySQL, JavaScript / DOM, CSS  
> for layout, (X)HTML (with and without a WYSIWIG editor), proficiency  
> in modern web techniques (sIFR, JavaScript frameworks, etc) and best  
> practices, experience with Macromedia Dreamweaver and Photoshop, and  
> excellent organization and communication skills.

> So this developer must be a database expert, a UI expert and a PHP  
> expert? Oh, and you gotta know Dreamweaver and Photoshop AND on top  
> of all that, gotta have a fabulous bedside manner? And be well-
> versed in diplomacy as well, apparently (liaise? you're kidding,  
> right?). I can't tell for sure, but it also sounds like the  
> candidate might need to be a sysadmin: "... monitoring sites and  
> servers for usage, and systems stability and security."

> All this for $75K? Does this person even exist?

> Thoughts?

> e

> On Mon, Feb 15, 2010 at 7:17 PM, Nancy Barker <nbar...@barkersearch.com
> > wrote:
> PHP Developer needed for a fulltime position in Baltimore, MD

> Salary to about 75k, excellent benefits

> Description:   Position is part of a team that provides development,  
> design, and analysis of web sites, web-based applications, and web-
> based services. We want someone innovative to think outside the box  
> who wants to work with leading edge web tools focused around PHP.

> The primary duties and responsibilities of the job:

> • Using advanced PHP, MySQL, and Drupal coding methodologies / tools
> , this position is the lead developer for planning, developing, impl
> ementing, testing, and supporting custom web applications, drupal mo
> dules, interactive forms, social networking platforms, and data   pr
> esentation widgets. The PHP Developer will liaise with database and  
> automations developers to build web applications, reports, and modul
> es linked directly to a custom CRM, authentication server, and datab
> ases.

> • This person will develop and maintain the intranet and extranet we
> b sites using CSS for (tableless) layout, valid and accessible(X)HTM
> L, JavaScript, AJAX, semantic web presentation layer development sta
> ndards, and other modern web technologies. The PHP Developer will tr
> anslate design comps and written descriptions into web sites, applic
> ations, and front-end components.

> • The PHP Developer will maintain and extend the custom Content Mana
> gement System developed in Drupal including a custom module set, cus
> tom CSS based Drupal theme, custom page templates, scalable permissi
> on and security settings, and web environment requirements.

> • This position will collaborate to maintain, debug, upgrade, and sc
> ale web application code, web content (including images, rich media,
>  documents, and HTML), and dynamic data.

> • The PHP Developer will work with project teams (including technica
> l and non-technical staff) to develop site architecture, navigation,
>  technical specifications, and requirements for new web sites and we
> b applications.

> • This position will evaluate and recommend emerging web / online te
> chnologies.

> • The PHP Developer will support Information Systems staff with moni
> toring sites and servers for usage, and systems stability and securi
> ty.

> Requirements:

> • Bachelor’s degree with three or more years experience in  
> designing, programming, and planning web sites and applications requ
> ired (or equivalent years combination of education and significant r
> elated experience).

> •Must have demonstrable mastery of PHP, MySQL, JavaScript / DOM, CSS
>  for layout, (X)HTML (with and without a WYSIWIG editor), proficienc
> y in modern web techniques (sIFR, JavaScript frameworks, etc) and be
> st practices, experience with Macromedia Dreamweaver and Photoshop,  
> and excellent   organization and communication skills.

> Preferred:

> •Experience working with APIs such as Google Apps, relational databa
> se concepts, PL/SQL, Java, web monitoring concepts and reporting too
> ls, mass emailing software such as Lyris or Listserv, project manage
> ment and ecommerce.

>  Please include sample URLs or an online portfolio with your resume.

> Will provide employer name during discussion of position.

> Please send resume to or call:

> Nancy Barker

> BARKER Search LLC

> nbar...@barkersearch.com

> 866-521-4442

> 443-280-0064 (cell)

> www.linkedin.com/in/nbarker2002

> --
> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google
> Group: "Washington, DC PHP Developers Group" - http://www.dcphp.net
> To post, send email to washington-dcphp-group@googlegroups.com
> To unsubscribe, send email to washington-dcphp-group+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com
> For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/washington-dcphp-group?hl=en

> --
> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google
> Group: "Washington, DC PHP Developers Group" - http://www.dcphp.net
> To post, send email to washington-dcphp-group@googlegroups.com
> To unsubscribe, send email to washington-dcphp-group+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com
> For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/washington-dcphp-group?hl=en

> --
> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google
> Group: "Washington, DC PHP Developers Group" - http://www.dcphp.net
> To post, send email to washington-dcphp-group@googlegroups.com
> To unsubscribe, send email to washington-dcphp-group+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com
> For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/washington-dcphp-group?hl=en